Seattle Seahawks DT Michael Bennett confirmed Friday, May 29, that he is staying away from team activities for the time being as he tries to have his contract renegotiated, and he added that he hopes to be paid somewhere near the top seven at his position.

Seattle Seahawks DE Michael Bennett said Thursday, May 7, he wants a raise but doesn't want to be traded. "People assume when you ask for a little more money, they assume that you want to be traded or something like that," Bennett said. "But that's not what I'm trying to go for."

Seattle Seahawks DE Michael Bennett and his agents have reportedly demanded a trade. It had been previously reported that Bennett had not requested to be traded. Bennett has not shown up for voluntary workouts this offseason, supposedly because of a dispute with his current contract.

Seattle Seahawks DE Michael Bennett was absent from voluntary workouts Monday, April 20. One source said Bennett would not report to voluntary workouts as he would like the team to renegotiate his contract.